I remember when I started my first business in 2002, I was so afraid. I was insecure about my ability to persuade others to pay for my talents. I was unsure how to charge for what I was bringing to the marketplace. It took time. And over time I was able to gain my footing by listening to others who came before me. One really bright person who I respected told me one important thing that has carried me along the way. He said, make sure they know your value, even if you discount it to get the business. Send an invoice that says, $20,000 TOTAL with a CREDIT of $7,000 NET DUE $13,000.
When I started my business NOBLE INSIGHT, I invested $10,000. I had enough for a lease deposit, a computer, and office furniture. It would take well more than a year to replace the money I had made in the corporate sector. But eventually, I did it. I not only replaced that income, but far surpassed it in just a few years. In my mind, I knew I would never look back. I would never work for someone else again. I was thirty-seven years old at the time. I have been on my own since the year 2000. I have been in the black most of those years.
In 2016, I made up my mind to reach back to other small businesses. I decided too, to invest the same amount of money in them as I invested in my own business back then. I am doing this for several reasons, but mostly because I am able to help. I enjoy helping and I know the importance of the nudge. My nudge was being fired from my last corporate job. Yep, that happening nudged me into position to work for myself. Since then I have hired a lot of young and older people. I have hired great assistants, project managers, and business partners along the way. I have watched them grow.
I have grown to a place that I can afford to reach back, give back and share the knowledge wealth. Helping small business is my oxygen.
I know the money I give away will not be the help that everyone who receives it needs to be completely successful. Along with the coaching I provide, I am praying it nudges them to carry on. That it nudges them by knowing they are not alone. That it nudges them to know that we are stronger together.
For more information on the giveaway visit ladetrawhite.com/contest. Existing small business, non-profit and business ideas welcome to participate.
When I started my business NOBLE INSIGHT, I invested $10,000. I had enough for a lease deposit, a computer, and office furniture. It would take well more than a year to replace the money I had made in the corporate sector. But eventually, I did it. I not only replaced that income, but far surpassed it in just a few years. In my mind, I knew I would never look back. I would never work for someone else again. I was thirty-seven years old at the time. I have been on my own since the year 2000. I have been in the black most of those years.
In 2016, I made up my mind to reach back to other small businesses. I decided too, to invest the same amount of money in them as I invested in my own business back then. I am doing this for several reasons, but mostly because I am able to help. I enjoy helping and I know the importance of the nudge. My nudge was being fired from my last corporate job. Yep, that happening nudged me into position to work for myself. Since then I have hired a lot of young and older people. I have hired great assistants, project managers, and business partners along the way. I have watched them grow.
I have grown to a place that I can afford to reach back, give back and share the knowledge wealth. Helping small business is my oxygen.
I know the money I give away will not be the help that everyone who receives it needs to be completely successful. Along with the coaching I provide, I am praying it nudges them to carry on. That it nudges them by knowing they are not alone. That it nudges them to know that we are stronger together.
For more information on the giveaway visit ladetrawhite.com/contest. Existing small business, non-profit and business ideas welcome to participate.
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